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  • NEW LINE OF STANDARD PRY BARS JOINS POPULAR INDEXING BARS AS GEARWRENCH EXPANDS ITS OFFERING

    New Standard Bars Come With Same Lifetime Warranty as Other GearWrench Pry Bars

    PryBarsSPARKS, MD (September 22, 2014) – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access, today announced several new open stock Standard Pry Bars and a set, further expanding its offering in the popular pry bar category.

    “This line expansion demonstrates our commitment to providing automotive technicians with the best range of tools to help them get their job done efficiently,” said Jim Stewart, product manager for GearWrench. “These new pry bars stand up to the toughest tasks.” (more…)

  • GEARWRENCH INTRODUCES PROFESSIONAL FIXED TIP SNAP RING PLIERS

    New Line of Pliers Designed For Everyday Use

    Snap Ring PliersLAS VEGAS (November 4, 2014) – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access, today announced its new Fixed Tip Snap Ring Pliers at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas (booth #10508 and #10509).

    Designed for everyday professional use, these new pliers make working with snap rings easier. Automotive technicians can count on next-level performance and comfort, all delivered at an unbeatable GearWrench value. (more…)

  • GEARWRENCH INTRODUCES NEW DEAD BLOW HAMMERS

    Expanded Product Line Includes Professional Polyurethane Versions  

    HammerSPARKS, MD (October 27, 2014) – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access, today announced its new line of Dead Blow Hammers.

    Available in 18, 24, 33, 49, or 54-ounce versions, the new dead blow hammers are made from professional grade polyurethane to resist cuts, splits and abrasions even in extreme sub-zero temperatures.  The new hammers provide the control required when working in restricted spaces and with easily-damaged surfaces.  The hammers are also resistant to gas, brake fluid, anti-freeze and other solvents found in the garage and shop.  (more…)

  • Ingersoll Rand Builds on Pneumatic Legacy with New 2135QXPA Series Impactool TM

    2135QXPA_Impact_la_lDavidson, N.C.—Nov. 6, 2014— Ingersoll Rand, a global leader in compressed air systems and services, power tools, material handling, and fluid management equipment, is launching its newest pneumatic tool, the 2135QXPA Series ImpactoolTM a lightweight, powerful and reliable impact wrench built as an upgrade to the 2350XP.  The 2135QXPA was created specifically for automotive technicians and industrial workers who want an affordable impact wrench that doesn’t sacrifice power and performance.

    “We engineered this tool so technicians would have the option to work with a powerful tool that is reliable and practical for the ever-changing work environment,” said Andrew Mandel, pneumatic product leader, Ingersoll Rand power tools. “The 2135QXPA is discretely quiet and light, but its incredible power should not be underestimated. It can withstand the demands of operators without flinching in the face of the toughest jobs.” (more…)

  • Amanda Products Releases Final Installment of its Road to SEMA 2014 Story

    Amanda Products SEMA 2014 2Amanda Products is pulling back the curtain on its unique design process that was used to develop automotive aftermarket prototype parts for the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The three-part story at http://www.amandaproducts.com/sema2014/ offers exclusive photos and interviews with designers, executives, engineers and product developers.

    The first two parts of the Amanda Products Road to SEMA Story – INSPIRATION AND DESIGN – documented the brand’s journey from Global Media Award for its innovative SpeedHook™ at SEMA 2013 to development of more ingenious off-road products. Amanda Products brought the real-world feedback it had collected from off-road enthusiasts to intensive group ideation sessions, uniting executives, engineers and designers to generate new ideas for the brand. (more…)

  • BFGoodrich® Tires wraps up another Championship winning season in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series

    Company Claims Tire Manufacturer of the Year Award

    nonameLake Elsinore, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2014) – BFGoodrich® Tires wrapped up a solid off road short course racing season by securing 19 total wins, a championship in the Pro Lite class and was named Tire Manufacturer of the Year for the 2014 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. The brands 76 total podium finishes was more than any other tire manufacturer competing in the series.

    Many young drivers took center stage in the Pro Lite class but one stood out amongst the rest and that is “The Prodigy of Short Course,” Sheldon Creed.  The young gun won his first ever Pro Lite Championship this past weekend and celebrated with teammates, family and friends. Throughout the season, Creed was consistent on finishing in the top of the class. A solid truck and a natural talent for driving are just a few of the factors that play into taking a championship. (more…)